Nutritionist - Chenango County

Velocitii; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,236; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Norwich is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist to provide nutrition education and counseling for low-income women, infants, and children. The role includes conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and promoting breastfeeding. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and approval as a Competent Professional Authority in New York. This position requires effective communication skills and a commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification preferred.
• Approval by NYS Health Department as Competent Professional Authority (CPA) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant-centered nutritional assessments.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants.
• Coordinate nutrition education and support breastfeeding.

Skills

Nutrition education

Counseling

Assessment skills

Communication

Community service referrals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Job Posting OPEN

WIC Nutritionist - Chenango County

Program: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Reports to: WIC Director

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday11am-7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm; 37.5 hours per week

Starting Wage: $25 - $27.03 per hour

Location: 26 Conkey Avenue, Suite 301, Norwich, NY 13815 -Chenango County

Job Function: P r o vi des nu triti on educa ti on as w e ll as counse li ng to l o w -income w o m en, i n f an t s and ch il d r en wit h d i e t a ry , m ed i ca l and hea lt h risks by performing the following duties.

Nutritionist Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts participant-centered nutritional assessments, including anthropometry, hematology, dietary, medical, and health information necessary for the WIC certification process.
• Provides and documents participant-centered nutrition education/counseling (individual/family sessions and facilitated group discussions) for participants.
• Identifies high-risk criteria and the need for an Individual Care Plan (ICP).
• Provides participant-centered counseling for high-risk participants, ensures continuity of care, and determines when an Individual Care Plan (ICP) can be closed.
• Coordinates nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, responsive to the identified needs and interests of each high-risk participant.
• Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services as necessary.
• Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and documents outcomes.
• Tailors and authorizes food packages for participants.
• Reviews and approves formula requests and Medical Documentation Forms.
• Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides participant-centered counseling to help mothers initiate breastfeeding, establish a milk supply, exclusively breastfeed, and continue breastfeeding.
• Provides clients with referrals to community services, including but not limited to early childhood development, mental health, substance abuse programs, social services, and food pantries.
• Screens for lead and immunizations and provides appropriate referrals as needed.
• Ensures the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
• Provides oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff.
• Provides leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services.
• Provides leadership and assists in orienting, training, and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff.
• Provides leadership in developing, conducting, and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff on nutrition education topics.
• Assists with the development of the Annual Nutrition Services Plan.
• Assists with packing and unpacking the van at outreach sites and drives the van as needed.
• Works with the Nutrition Coordinator to plan, evaluate, and order materials for nutrition education.
• Assists with outreach and community events as needed.
• Works with the WIC Director to track participant data, review clinic flow, and manage other tasks as required.
• Attend trainings to continue professional development as needed, within the time and budget available, including out-of-town travel when necessary.
• Completes the required number of hours annually to meet Continuing Education requirements as outlined in WPM 1467 and LA Policy Staff Training.
• Provides education, support and information on the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
• Issues Farmers’ Market benefits to participants.

Tasks as needed/applicable:

• Answers phones, schedules WIC appointments, and addresses questions about WIC eligibility and procedures.
• Checks voicemail and responds to messages in a timely manner, transferring calls as appropriate.
• Initiates the certification process by collecting all pertinent data, creates new WIC records as needed, or locates electronic records in the state database for clinic use.
• Determines residency and income eligibility for WIC applicants and follows established procedures for cases of questionable eligibility.
• Reviews Rights and Responsibilities with participants.
• Conducts program orientation, including instructions on using the EBT card and farmer's market coupons, explaining program benefits, issuing eWIC cards, setting up WIC2GO, and providing a list of authorized vendors.

Qualifications and Requirements: Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, OR Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR), OR Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate health-related field from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition. Must receive approval of NYS Health Department to work as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York Human Rights Act.